Complete M*A*S*H Collection - November 7th - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

tvfan0101 · 08-03-2006, 03:44 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060803/film_nm/video_dc_2

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Not to be outdone, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is wrapping up its series of "complete season" sets of "M*A*S*H" with a 36-disc boxed set that contains all 11 seasons, the "MASH" film and two bonus discs of never-before-seen extras, including a trivia game, a featurette on the show's fan base and a 30th anniversary reunion of cast and crew. The "Martinis and Medicine Collection" is due November 7 at a suggested retail price of $199.98; season 11 comes out individually the same day.

This is just one of the many, many aspects of TV on DVD I hate. You pay an arm and a leg for individual seasons and then a cheaper boxed set is released, with extras. Classy.

Adamantium · 08-03-2006, 05:00 PM

While I don't like them doing that (I, too have been collecting the season sets for years) I intend to buy the big collection. Of course, I won't be able to buy any other DVDs that week. I might to cut back on my eating too. lol But I'm anxious to see the bonus features.

You know, if they're bonus discs with the features on them, why can't they just include the bonus discs along with season 11? Why to they have to make a big production out of it and re-release the entire series? Plus, I already own the movie.

TJL · 08-03-2006, 05:08 PM

I don't like that they're including a bunch of DVD extras with the box set.

It's not fair to the fans who have been collecting the DVDs season by season.

AKA · 08-03-2006, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I don't like that they're including a bunch of DVD extras with the box set.

It's not fair to the fans who have been collecting the DVDs season by season.

Amen. We've already plopped down (on average) $30 per season. That's $300 for those of us who have bought all ten currently-available seasons. Now they want us to spend $200 on this monstrosity?

I'm on the fence on this. I was thinking about selling off all my season sets (taking a loss on them, of course) and buying the big box. But if the special features are just the original film (which I already own) and the 30th anniversary special, it's a no-sale.

Ant-Lox · 08-05-2006, 11:21 AM

I only own Seasons 5 & 6, but i think i'll just give those away and buy this set, its very cheap considering all the stuff you get......

tvfan0101 · 08-15-2006, 09:39 AM

A list of bonus features from EzyDVD:

* M*A*S*H: Televisions Serious Sit-Com - An A&E Biography
* Bloopers featuring Alan Alda & Mike Farrell
* My Favorite M*A*S*H - the cast introduce their favorite episodes
* Archival Interviews
* Last Day of Filming
* Jocularity - favorite sayings & scenes from the show
* PSA's - a collection of Public Service Announcements different cast members did over the years
* Selected Episodic Promos - a collection of the different promos the cast members did over the years
* Just the FAQs trivia game
* M*A*S*H: 30th Anniversary Reunion
* Fan Base - M*A*S*H fans speak out about one of the most loved TV shows of all time
* Memories of M*A*S*H
* Unproduced Episode Script - "Hawkeye on the Double"

Very nice, very nice.

Julius · 08-21-2006, 08:29 PM

For more info: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=6323

BuddyHinton · 08-22-2006, 01:31 AM

The extra bits will be available in the near futur w/o the big set.

Ant-Lox · 08-22-2006, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BuddyHinton

The extra bits will be available in the near futur w/o the big set.

thats the right thing to do...

TJL · 08-22-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ant-Lox

thats the right thing to do...

I second that. I would love to have all the extras.

AKA · 08-22-2006, 06:56 PM

I'm a sucker. I sold seasons 1-10 over the weekend (but kept the movie for its bonus disc, which won't be included in the box set) and will be buying the set in November.

Yeah, Fox got me. But the packaging does look neat, even though the pouches aren't really going to keep the discs safe. I'm going to house them all in slimline jewel cases, like I do with the Freaks And Geeks Yearbook Edition.

tvfan0101 · 08-22-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BuddyHinton

The extra bits will be available in the near futur w/o the big set.

Are you sure? Because the TVShowsOnDVD article makes specific mention of the bonus features only being available as part of the complete series.

BuddyHinton · 08-23-2006, 02:20 AM

Because the TVShowsOnDVD article makes specific mention of the bonus features only being available as part of the complete series.

It's a business. If you follow Fox and it's Planet of the Apes history or Aliens history you will see patterns. The animated show "only available in the HUGE set" will now be out 10/03. Just wait 100% it will be released.

I was thinking of selling the 3 sets I do have and buy this, I really hate the look of the dual clamshell cases of the way this series came out, but the show really goes back and forth with the quality. In all honesty, it was just on way too long.

tvfan0101 · 08-23-2006, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BuddyHinton

It's a business. If you follow Fox and it's Planet of the Apes history or Aliens history you will see patterns. The animated show "only available in the HUGE set" will now be out 10/03. Just wait 100% it will be released.

But in the case of Return to the Planet of the Ape (the animated PotA series), it is a standalone series so it makes sense to release it individually. I cannot think of any example of bonus features from a "complete series" being released individually. I certainly hope it happens, but I have my doubts.

Julius · 08-27-2006, 08:43 PM

Hello. Can you contact FOX and ask them if they will also add the show called "Making MASH" For more info: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0344019/

08-03-2006, 05:08 PM	#3
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08-21-2006, 08:29 PM	#7
Julius Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 16, 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 349	Artwork for Season 11 MASH DVD set and complete series DVD set info is released For more info: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=6323
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08-03-2006, 05:00 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	While I don't like them doing that (I, too have been collecting the season sets for years) I intend to buy the big collection. Of course, I won't be able to buy any other DVDs that week. I might to cut back on my eating too. lol But I'm anxious to see the bonus features. You know, if they're bonus discs with the features on them, why can't they just include the bonus discs along with season 11? Why to they have to make a big production out of it and re-release the entire series? Plus, I already own the movie.

08-15-2006, 09:39 AM	#6
tvfan0101 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 29, 2003 Posts: 961	A list of bonus features from EzyDVD: * MASH: Televisions Serious Sit-Com - An A&E Biography Bloopers featuring Alan Alda & Mike Farrell * My Favorite MASH - the cast introduce their favorite episodes Archival Interviews * Last Day of Filming * Jocularity - favorite sayings & scenes from the show * PSA's - a collection of Public Service Announcements different cast members did over the years * Selected Episodic Promos - a collection of the different promos the cast members did over the years * Just the FAQs trivia game * MASH: 30th Anniversary Reunion Fan Base - MASH fans speak out about one of the most loved TV shows of all time Memories of MASH Unproduced Episode Script - "Hawkeye on the Double" Very nice, very nice.

08-22-2006, 01:31 AM	#8
BuddyHinton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 441	The extra bits will be available in the near futur w/o the big set.

08-22-2006, 06:56 PM	#11
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I'm a sucker. I sold seasons 1-10 over the weekend (but kept the movie for its bonus disc, which won't be included in the box set) and will be buying the set in November. Yeah, Fox got me. But the packaging does look neat, even though the pouches aren't really going to keep the discs safe. I'm going to house them all in slimline jewel cases, like I do with the Freaks And Geeks Yearbook Edition.

08-23-2006, 02:20 AM	#13
BuddyHinton Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 31, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 441	Because the TVShowsOnDVD article makes specific mention of the bonus features only being available as part of the complete series. It's a business. If you follow Fox and it's Planet of the Apes history or Aliens history you will see patterns. The animated show "only available in the HUGE set" will now be out 10/03. Just wait 100% it will be released. I was thinking of selling the 3 sets I do have and buy this, I really hate the look of the dual clamshell cases of the way this series came out, but the show really goes back and forth with the quality. In all honesty, it was just on way too long.

08-27-2006, 08:43 PM	#15
Julius Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 16, 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 349	Hello. Can you contact FOX and ask them if they will also add the show called "Making MASH" For more info: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0344019/